Campaigns gear up to sell or stop Garland nominees fight heats up
President Obama unveiled Merrick Garland as his Supreme Court nominee in a staged rollout aimed at persuading the public and reluctant Republicans. Conservative groups launched email and ad campaigns including in Iowa while liberal teams prepared nationwide demonstrations and TV ads to pressure Senate opponents.
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Development marks of Tom Markus in Iowa City projects
Former city manager Tom Markus oversaw major developments in Iowa City during five years. PARK 201 opened in 2014 as a 14 story mixed use on the Pedestrian Mall. Plans for a Park Road Bridge and elevated Dubuque Street near the Iowa River proceed as flood mitigation work.
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Iowa City manager Tom Markus departs for Lawrence Kansas
After five years as Iowa City’s city manager Tom Markus leaves the post to become city manager in Lawrence Kansas. He aimed to build a ready team to step in and leave a lasting framework of plans and staff for the city.
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UI Hospitals Launch Quiet Initiative HUSH
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics with 732 beds and 12 000 staff launched a quiet initiative named HUSH to reduce noise through awareness tools equipment upgrades and staff training. Admins cite patient rest as vital to healing and use surveys to measure noise levels.
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